Calendar: ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘Lion King,’ Chris Fonseca & more

Ballet San Antonio’s staging of “The Nutcracker” is off Christmas and continues Saturday and Sunday.

Christmas is tomorrow. The holiday calendar is ending. But there are still some options left this last weekend of the year.

Ballet San Antonio’s production of “The Nutcracker” continues at Municipal Auditorium. It started Wednesday, there are no performances Christmas, but there are two matinée and one evening performance Saturday and Sunday.

“The Lion King” continues at the Majestic Theatre. I’ve seen it once sitting down, twice as an usher and was backstage this week for my last report about the touring blockbuster. You’d think I’d be “Lion King”-ed out. I wouldn’t mind seeing it again, though. It’s that good.

“Inspecting Carol” Cameo Theater, 1127 E. Commerce St., (210) 472-2636. A man who asks to audition at a small theater is mistaken for an investigator for the National Endowment for the Arts, and he’s given a role in “A Christmas Carol.” 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 3. $15-$29.50.

Friday-Monday

San Antonio Rose Live Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 212-7638. Historic theater is home to a new classic country music revue, which includes songs such as “Hey Good Lookin’?” and “Is Anybody Going to San Antone” performed by a 10-member band of musicians from Nashville, Branson, Austin and San Antonio. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays-Mondays. Through Sunday, the show is a Christmas concert with classic holiday songs. $20-$49. Visit www.saroselive.com.

Dec. 31

Celebrate San Antonio Downtown, Alamo St. between Market and Durango, (210) 212-8423. San Antonio Parks Foundation hosts its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, expected to attract some 250,000 people. Live music is performed on four stages, vendors serve food and the evening closes off at midnight with a countdown and fireworks display at the Tower of the Americas. Free admission.

Jan. 2

Valero Alamo Bowl Alamodome, I-37 and Durango Boulevard, (800) 745-3000. Michigan State takes on Texas Tech, 8 p.m. Before the big game fans can enjoy the Rudy’s Bar-B-Q River Rally, 4:30 p.m. Thursday on the River Walk. Also, the AT&T Fan Zone is held on game day starting at 3 p.m. Activities are held at Sunset Station, next door to the Alamodome. Both of those fan events are free admission.

Jan. 3

River Draining, Mud Festival River Walk, downtown, (210) 227-4262. San Antonio River gets its annual cleaning and maintenance. It will be drained Jan. 3-12, followed by the Mud Festival Jan. 14-17. Visit www.thesanantonioriveralk.com.

“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” Magik Children’s Theatre 420 S. Alamo St., (210) 227-2751. A reporter uncovers the true story of the classic tale by investigating what happened through the wolf’s point of view. 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 6. $2-$10.

Feb. 2-7

“Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps” Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Mystery play tells the story of Richard Hannay, who is on the run after a woman he met one night turns up dead in his London flat. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. $26.75-$60.75 at Ticketmaster outlets. Broadway Across America series continues:

“South Pacific,” March 2-7

“101 Dalmatians,” May 4-9

“Young Frankenstein,” June 8-13

Feb. 14

Gabriel Iglesias Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. (800) 745-3000. A San Antonio favorite, the larger-than-life comedian hits the road in the wake of his special “I’m Not Fat . . . I’m Fluffy” on Comedy Central. $34.50 at Ticketmaster outlets. 7 p.m.

March 11

Casting Crowns Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle. Grammy-winning Christian band from Atlanta that has five Dove Awards for Group of the Year continues its Until the Whole World Hears tour with Kutless and Caleb opening. Tickets at Ticketmaster outlets.

May 2

Celtic Woman Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Ensemble that wowed ’em during the PBS special, “Songs From the Heart,” filmed in Ireland, hits the road led by the four star vocalists backed by a six-piece band and the Aontas Choir. $52.25-$77.25 at Ticketmaster outlets. 7:30 p.m.